Downtown in Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Rock Island Railroad Bridge

October 23, 2021

1. Rock Island Railroad Bridge Marker

Inscription. The depot and bridge located to the east were constructed by the Burlington, Cedar Rapids, and Northern Railroad Co. (the Rock Island Line). This was the third railroad line in Sioux Falls and was established on October 26, 1886. The architectural style of the depot is known as Richardsonian Romanesque. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Sioux Falls citizen Thomas H. Brown was instrumental in bringing the "Rock Island Line" to the community.

Erected by National Park Service through the State Preservation Office.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 26, 1886.

Location. 43° 32.829′ N, 96° 43.491′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on River Road, 0.1 miles north of East 10th Street (State Highway 42), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sioux Falls SD 57104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Dakota Land Company (here, next to this marker); Historic River Crossing (here, next to this marker); First Industrial Park

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(here, next to this marker); Fort Sod (here, next to this marker); Incident at Fort Sod (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Squatter" Government at Sioux Falls City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Donahoe Clinic (about 300 feet away); Fort Dakota (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.

Rock Island Railroad Bridge Marker, from the west image. Click for full size.

October 23, 2021

2. Rock Island Railroad Bridge Marker, from the west

Rock Island Railroad Bridge Marker, from the south image. Click for full size.

October 23, 2021

3. Rock Island Railroad Bridge Marker, from the south

Rock Island Railroad Depot image. Click for full size.

April 22, 2023

4. Rock Island Railroad Depot

On the corner of 1st Avenue & 10th Street

Thomas H. Brown Memorial Tree Plaque image. Click for full size.

February 6, 2022

5. Thomas H. Brown Memorial Tree Plaque

Located at Kirby Dog Park at Fort Sod, east of the Rock Island Depot building.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2021. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2021. 4. submitted on May 7, 2023. 5. submitted on February 16, 2022. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.